Benidorm is holding the 20th National Electronic darts Championship at the Palau Municipal d’Esports l’Illa sports complex.

The competition has attracted more than 10,000 visitors to Benidorm.The town is hosting the event for the third year running.There are 500 teams taking part and there are 8,500 competitors who have brought with them 4000 supporters.All of this has provided a real boost for local businesses in a time when things are very tough for all resorts.It is expected that this influx of people into the town will engender around 3 million euros over the 4 day period.The Mayor has said that he and his staff are working very hard to bring the competition back to the town in 2012.It will be the Mayor who throws the first three darts .

The winners of this competition will go on to compete in the World championships in Las Vegas.